Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address reflects Vietnam’s strategic rise: Malaysian expert
Vietnam News 13:26 30/05/2026The invitation extended to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam to deliver a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday was not only a ceremonial gesture, but also a strategic signal, according to Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs and security analyst at the University of Malaya, Malaysia.
130 Miss World contestants to serve as ambassadors for Vietnam
Travel 15:38 29/05/2026The 73rd edition of Miss World, scheduled to take place in Vietnam in September, is expected to become a major international cultural exchange platform as some 130 contestants from countries and territories worldwide will gather to promote the Vietnamese image, culture, and people.
Wuling Darion to debut in Vietnam, priced at over $26,640
Economy 16:21 27/05/2026Wuling Vietnam has updated its 2026 product line-up with four models, introducing the all-new Darion, a midsize multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) expected to launch in Vietnam in July and sell for over VND700 million (US$26,640).
Vietnam wins GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026
Vietnam News 10:34 27/05/2026GSMA, a global organization unifying the mobile ecosystem, announced at the Digital Nation Summit Hanoi 2026 on Tuesday that Vietnam had secured the global GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026, the highest global honor for digital policy.
Tech platforms cannot escape responsibility for harmful content targeting children in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:04 26/05/2026Simply urging Vietnamese parents to supervise their children on social media is not enough as tech platforms continue using algorithms to push harmful content toward young users without being held accountable.
8 arrested for helping Samoan suspects flee after shooting of 2 Australians in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:44 26/05/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have detained eight local people for allegedly assisting two Samoan suspects accused of carrying out a deadly shooting that left one Australian man dead and another seriously injured last week.
Top leader says Vietnam ready to facilitate US tech investment
Vietnam News 15:43 23/05/2026Vietnam stands ready to create favorable conditions for U.S. tech corporations to invest and operate in the country on the basis of harmonious interests, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam told a reception for David Zapolsky, senior vice-president and chief global affairs and legal officer at Amazon in Hanoi on Friday.
Vietnam advances strategy for materials industry growth
Vietnam News 17:01 22/05/2026Vietnam's Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Thursday afternoon chaired a working session with the Central Policy and Strategy Commission, and relevant ministries and agencies to discuss strategic directions for the development of the materials industry.
